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How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms - Book
WPC161
With the surging interest in foraging for mushrooms, those new to the art need a reliable guide to distinguishing the safe fungi from the toxic. But for beginner foragers who just want to answer the question “Can I eat it?”, most of the books on the subject are dry, dense, and written by mycologists for other mycologists.   Frank Hyman to the rescue!  How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying  is the book for anyone who walks in the woods and would like to learn how to identify just the 29 edible mushrooms they’re likely to come across. In it, Hyman offers his expert mushroom foraging advice, distilling down the most important...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7
Author: Frank Hyman
ISBN: 9781635863321
$1699
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Dangerous Animals & Plants - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP053
Dangerous Animals and Plants is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast interested in poisonous and venomous North American plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 90 species of dangerous birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fishes, seashore creatures and plants. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583553091
$895
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Common Mushrooms of the NorthwestCommon Mushrooms of the Northwest
Common Mushrooms of the Northwest - Book
CPC007
Newly revised and updated, this is the best guidebook to the common mushrooms of the Northwest! This easy-to-use handbook helps you identify many of the species found in the region. Crisp, colorful photographs by Duane Sept illustrate 130 species of the mushrooms that seem to pop up all around us some edible, some poisonous, all intriguing. In addition to pointers on identifying mushrooms, there are sections on preparing and storing edible mushrooms, mushroom ecology and the parts of a mushroom. When you take this smart, beautiful guide along on your walks in the woods, you'll feel more confident about identifying many of the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: J. Duane Sept
ISBN: 9780973981964
$1495
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The Shorebird Guide - Book
IPS087
An all-new holistic approach to identifying shorebirds.   Join the experts in birding by impression, a revolutionary approach to bird identification. Experienced birders use the most easily observed characteristics — size, structure, behavior, and general color patterns — to identify birds even before looking carefully at plumage details. Now birders at all levels can learn how to identify shorebirds quickly and simply. This guide includes more than 870 stunning color photographs, starting with a general impression of the species and progressing to more detailed images of the bird throughout its life cycle. Quiz questions in the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Michael O'Brien , Richard Crossley, Kevin T. Karlson
ISBN: 9780618432943
$2899
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Outdoor Knots - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP165
Knots have three practical purposes, to attach a rope to another rope, to attach a rope to an object or to allow a rope to perform a function. All knots have multiple uses. This Duraguide® provides simplified step-by-step reference on how to tie the most popular outdoor knots including those used for boating, fishing, climbing and camping. Learn a variety of ways to tie on to a post or rail, join lines together, shorten ropes, stop a line from running, bind materials together and rigging popular climbing and fishing knots. Printed on waterproof paper, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620052921
$895
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Tree Whispers - Book - Paracay
Tree Whispers (The Child's Play Library) - Book
CPB008
"Our leaves rustle, Our roots whisper. If you were a tree, what would you whisper to me?" Mandy Ross has been listening closely to the trees, from the willow to the eucalyptus, and the sycamore to the oak. These fascinating poems, beautifully illustrated by Juliana Oakley, imagine the songs they are singing to us and the verses they speak.With a strong environmental message, the book awakens us to the rich, unique and irreplaceable biodiversity of tree life and the many species that depend on it - including ourselves.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.7 x 10.52
Author: Mandy Ross
ISBN: 9781786286826
$999
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Florida Wildlife - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP036
Florida Wildlife is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fishes and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide wildlife sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583550960
$795
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Florida Birds - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP032
Florida Birds is a pocket-sized, folding Pocket Naturalist guide highlighting the most commonly seen birds in Florida. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information in the backyard or out in nature. A map of popular Florida birding spots completes this indispensable resource.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551059
$795
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Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
QRP033
The possible benefits of wild plants for human health and well-being are extensive! Early settlers from England and Europe brought their knowledge of edible plants and medical treatments with them to the New World. Indigenous peoples too developed a widespread knowledge of edible and medicinal plants. With this pamphlet you can use this valuable information to find the common species present in the Pacific Northwest. Additional information included in this guide includes: • Habitats where desirable species are located • How to harvest plants in an environmentally sustainable manor • Become aware of the plants that are poisonous to touch •...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
Author: J. Duane Sept
ISBN: 9781954018129
$895
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Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington - Book
UCP002
For 70 years, people have turned to one book to learn about Northwest trees:  Trees to Know in Oregon.  This new edition, retitled  Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington,  expands its scope to cover more territory and include more trees.   The book was first published in 1950. Charles R. Ross, an Oregon State University Extension forester, wanted to introduce readers to the towering giants in their backyards. Since then, Edward C. Jensen has stewarded the publication through several more editions. This edition features several rare species native to southwest Oregon. It also updates scientific names and adds a new section on how...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Edward C. Jensen
ISBN: 9780870711206
$2000
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A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC054
Your essential portable guide to the most popular coastal flowers on the West Coast.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Phillipa Hudson
ISBN: 9781550174731
$895
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Pacific Intertidal Life: Identifying Marine Life Of The Pacific Coast, Including Rocky Reefs And Tidepools - Book - Paracay
Pacific Intertidal Life: Identifying Marine Life of the Pacific Coast, Including Rocky Reefs and Tidepools - Book
AVK152
Identify marine life of the Pacific Coast—from Alaska to Baja California—with this pocket-size guide. Whether you’re strolling along the beach, wading across a tidepool, or snorkeling with your family, you’re bound to encounter a variety of marine life. If you’re curious about the underwater organisms you see, then  Pacific Intertidal Life  by Ron Russo is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use book, you can identify intertidal plants and animals. The booklet begins with introductions to intertidal ecology and intertidal zones, including a brief discussion of tides. A field guide section presents more than 90 species...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 6
Author: Ron Russo & Pam Olhausen
ISBN: 9780912550374
$795
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Mexico Field Guide: Baja, Sea of Cortez Reef Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Mexico Field Guide: Baja, Sea of Cortez Reef Fish - Laminated Card
RFP006
All the single sheet field guides are 7" by 11" (17. 85 cm by 28 cm), double-sided, laminated to withstand the elements, and printed on high quality stock with durable UV-resistant inks. All see our what's new page to see what is coming soon (hint: new pocket field guides for amphibians and reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and marine life in the Yucatan, Campeche, Quintana Roo, Cozumel, and Riviera Maya regions of Mexico). . . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 11
ISBN: 1888538287
$695
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Mushrooms & Fungi For Kids - Book - Paracay
Mushrooms & Fungi for Kids: An Introduction to Mycology - Book
AVK162
Discover the importance of mushrooms and fungi in this children’s book that includes an introduction to mycology, as well as a basic identification guide. Mushrooms are truly amazing! They are more closely related to animals than to plants, and there are some 150,000 different species—not counting the millions that are likely waiting to be discovered. Become a young mycologist. Learn all about mushrooms, fungi, and lichens. Debut author and mushroom expert Ariel Bonkoski presents a kids’ introduction to mycology. From puffballs to lion’s mane, this book provides the information kids need to know. A perfect guide for beginners,...
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Book Type: Paperback
$1495
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Who Pooped in the Park? Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - Book
FAR027
Little Michael is terrified of wild animals, particularly bears and mountain lions. His sister Emily enjoys tormenting her little brother. Wildlife can be elusive, and both are disappointed when, at first, they don't encounter many animals in the park. The kids quickly learn, however, that there are animals all around, and these creatures leave behind scat and tracks. Before long, the kids are able to recognize bat guano, distinguish deer scat from other kinds of scat, and determine what an owl has dined on recently. Fun animal facts are offered in ?The Straight Poop? fact boxes. Colorful illustrations of animals and their scat and tracks...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 8
Author: Gary Robson
ISBN: 9781560373278
$1195
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Take-Along Guide: Frogs, Toads & Turtles - Book
GPT166
Designed as a field guide, this colorful book devotes a page to each of 30 creatures, such as the spring peeper, the Great Plains toad, and the box turtle. Readers will learn what the animal looks like, where it lives, what it sounds like, what it eats, and (in small, decorated sidebars) "Interesting Facts," one per page. Another little box contains a warning or a bit of advice, ranging from the useful ("DO NOT TOUCH. This turtle bites hard and fast!") to the obvious ("Don't leave behind any litter"). Each section of the book begins with a general introduction and ends with an easy craft project. The five "Scrapbook" pages, bordered but...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7
Author: Diane Burns
ISBN: 9781559715935
$795
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Northwestern Seashore Life - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP186
Stretching from Oregon to Alaska, the northwestern coastline encompasses a variety of diverse habitats that are home to thousands of species of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of seashore birds, mammals, seashore creatures, seashells, nearshore fishes and plants. It also includes a tidal zone map that shows at what tidal depth the species occur. Waterproof for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620054932
$895
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Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
FGG093
59 butterfly species are covered, both common and exotic, found in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. They include swallowtails, fritillaries, metalmarks, sulphurs, skippers, hairstreaks, blues, and more. Images, descriptive captions, and habitat index by Rick Cech (pronounced Check), a well known naturalist and butterfly expert, author of Butterflies of the East Coast
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
Author: Rick Cech
ISBN: 9781621262282
$995
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Fishes of The Pacific Northwest Coast
Fishes of The Pacific Northwest Coast - Folding Pocket Guide
FGG086
A laminated fold-out guide with 6 panels each 4″ X 9″. Perfect for backpack, glove compartment, or kitchen table. Includes 56 species- both common and exotic-found inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters off the coast of California from the California/Oregon border up to and including British Columbia. Includes sharks, rockfishes, salmons, and more. Detailed illustrations, concise descriptions, size specs, and conservation status. Illustrations by Val Kells, well known illustrator and marine fish expert, co-author of A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes from Alaska to California.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
ISBN: 9781621261759
$1099
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The Moon: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Its Surface Features, Phases & Eclipses
The Moon: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Its Surface Features, Phases & Eclipses - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP159
The brightest and largest object in the night sky, the Moon is about 1/4 the diameter of Earth and is approximately 240,000 miles (385,000 km) distant. This folding pocket guide provides simplified reference to the Moon and its surface features, its phases (and how these affect gravitation on Earth), eclipses, myths and viewing hints. Detailed maps of the Moon highlight prominent craters, mountains ranges, seas, highlands and manned moon landing sites. Laminated for durability, this indispensable pocket reference is ideal for astronomers of all ages. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 8
Author: 9781620052792
ISBN: 9781620052792
$795
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